Breathing in oils can do a lot of our emotions, but they can also have a huge impact on our physical health. In fact, essential oils are a PERFECT tool for respiratory support!
Many essential oils have natural properties that would rival conventional options, giving you wonderful tools for supporting your respiratory system daily and during acute needs. Think about the things you find on a grocery shelf – many of them are synthetic versions of a naturally occurring plant!! (We’re looking at you chest rub…)
Crisp oils like Eucalyptus and Peppermint are often found in conventional respiratory products, and we can ditch the middle man to get right to the good stuff! Apply and diffuse these oils anytime you’re wanting to breathe easily.
These oils are some of our mainstays when it comes to all things respiratory. Grab a few and build your support cabinet! For the oils, you can diffuse them alone or in any combination (see below for blend ideas!), make them into a roller, or even use them as dietary supplements as desired.
Favorite Oils & Blends for Respiratory Support:
- Lavender: This calming oil is great for helping to soothe and comfort your sinuses, especially when the seasons change and air quality lowers! This is one we love to apply to the chest and to diffuse.
- Purification: This purifying blend of Tea Tree, Lemongrass, Rosemary, and more is great for helping soothe the respiratory system during times of congestion. It is wonderful as a simple chest rub, and pairs well in the diffuser with Lavender or Thieves. We also love to add a few drops to the Thieves Chest Rub to soothe and comfort coughs and congestion!
- Peppermint: This crisp, refreshing oil is like a deep breath in a bottle! Diffuse it, breathe straight from the bottle, drop it onto the shower floor and let the oils & steam work magic for your respiratory system. This minty oil is cooling and cleansing, helps open and soothe the airways, and feels lovely when applied to warm skin. Peppermint makes a great addition to your DIY chest rub if you need an extra boost or some cooling when skin temperature is elevated.
- Thieves: This famous blend is our go to for all things immune and respiratory! While you’ll get the best results applying or ingesting this oil, it is a favorite for diffusing as well. The Thieves blend was formulated based off of research recorded in the archives of the British Museum library about a group of 14th century European perfumers and spice traders who rubbed oils on themselves while they robbed the dead and dying. One sniff (or quick PubMed search!) is all it takes to fall in love with this blend!